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S180 SLE

1998 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

70,796 mi
Last recorded70,796 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS180 SLE
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2015 70,796 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 80,558 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

h/brake release button damaged

Pass 3 Jun 2013 69,985 miles

h/brake release button slightly damaged

Pass 19 Jun 2012 64,227 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery insecure

handbrake lever button damaged

Fail 23 Feb 2012 64,198 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 61,848 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 61,848 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2010 61,840 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Coolant leak

front brake discs corroded

tailgate damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2008 48,042 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

aux belt flapping/noisey

body work damage all over

coolant resivoir empty

Fail 23 Aug 2008 45,799 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

aux belt flapping/noisey

coolant resivior empty

Pass 30 Oct 2007 30,755 miles

gear oil leak/ n/s drive shaft boot

Fail 26 Oct 2007 30,700 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

gear oil leak/ n/s drive shaft boot

Pass 4 Oct 2006 13,751 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 13,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2005 2,221 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 2,220 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Renault Espace?

Based on 469,246 MOT tests across 52,820 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
6,944
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
52,820
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,838
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 19,467
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13,870
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 13,628
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S180 SLE is a 1998 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1998 Renault Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 110,776 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Espace fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29,077 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S180 SLE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Espace typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Renault Espace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S180 SLE registered?

S180 SLE is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S180 SLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S180 SLE shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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